Sector News

The London CVS Network has identified the need for clear messaging about voluntary sector infrastructure in London. The CVS’s worked with London Plus, the charity which supports London’s civil society organisations, and agreed that creating a film would be an interesting way to communicate what a CVS does, whilst also highlighting the collective impact of a regional CVS Network working to support London’s charity and voluntary sector.

The Westway Trust (WT) are now seeking expressions of interest from people who live or work in North Kensington to join a steering group that will co-design the next phase of developing this grant making programme. This is a voluntary role.

The steering group will co-design how the fund would work in practice, the application process and how decisions will be made. WT estimates that they will hold several steering group meetings over the next few months, so there is a time commitment involved. 

Join ACAVA for their first 'Open Shed' at Maxilla Men's Shed on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 August 2019, 4 - 8pm. Everyone is welcome to come and meet the team, stay for a cup of tea or try out the workshop. ACAVA are keen to hear about the sorts of projects you would like to undertake and skills you'd like to learn.

This year Volunteer Centre Kensington & Chelsea is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its foundation by Lady Anstice Goodman in 1969. They will be marking this achievement at a reception to be held at The V&A on Exhibition Road on October 29th, 2019, at which they will recognise 50 amazing volunteers.

 Kensington and Chelsea Council and KCSC are proud to present an event to promote the services available to our residents from voluntary organisations in the borough. 
 

Come and help demonstrate the value you bring, the difference you make to the borough and your impact on residents’ lives.   The event will provide you with a chance to talk about your work and to help improve the knowledge and awareness of Councillors, council and public-service staff of the range of services the voluntary sector provides to our residents.

Westway Trust (WT) is looking for a new Chair for its Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is inviting applications for the role of Chair.

A full brief for the position can be downloaded here.

Applications should be by letter to the Acting Chair of Westway Trust, Angela Spence, outlining intent and summarising relevant experience.

Transparency is an important topic in the third sector. The public wants charities to be more transparent so that they have a greater understanding of where charities' money goes and what impact it has. To find out more on this topic you can read 'What Charity's' blog post here. 

Kensington and Chelsea Social Council has partnered with Imperial College, the West London Clinical Commissioning Group, local Carers and Older people's organisations to support the creation of ten online training modules designed to help carers in their day to day activities.

Please complete the questionnaire if you are interested in getting involved. The closing date to register your expression of interest by completing the survey is Thursday 7 February 2019.